James Lee Burke

James Lee Burke is a New York Times bestselling author born in Houston, Texas, best known for his Dave Robicheaux detective series and other crime fiction novels. He has won three Edgar Awards, the Grand Master Award from the Mystery Writers of America, and the CWA Diamond Dagger award. Burke's literary career spans decades, during which he has established himself as a premier practitioner of hard-boiled detective fiction that explores complex social and moral themes.